Dizziness, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 5

Ear pain? Hello, Doctor. I work in a labor-intensive job and often inhale dust, which leads to irritation and symptoms such as a runny nose, a scratchy throat, and dry heaving. I previously consulted a doctor who recommended using a nasal irrigation device, and my condition impro...

Throat issues Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from chronic inflammation of the left tonsil and underwent a bilateral tonsillectomy on April 1st. It has been over a month and a half since the surgery, but I still experience pain in the area where the left tonsil used to be. Ad...

Regarding the side effects of medications used to treat mumps? Hello Doctor, due to symptoms of parotitis, the hospital physician prescribed me the following medications: 1. Vitamins - take two capsules every 12 hours. 2. Anti-inflammatory and expectorant - take one capsule every...

Sudden tinnitus, with no history of ear injury, accompanied by a persistent buzzing sound? Hello Doctor, I am currently abroad and feel quite helpless, so I hope you can provide some advice. Thank you. On April 7th, I started experiencing tinnitus in my left ear. I initially th...

PREDNISOLONE 5 mg Hello, Director Chi; I am experiencing hoarseness, tinnitus, dizziness, and occasional ear pain after heart surgery. After an endoscopic examination by the physician, I was informed that I have nasal polyps, poor vocal cord movement, otitis media, and damage to ...

There is an irregular pulsating sensation in the right ear? Hello, Doctor. Here’s the situation: I have a noticeable pulsating sensation in my right ear, as if some structure is beating. I’ve researched online and found that this is different from tinnitus, as it’s not a sound of...

How long should the antibiotic Curam be taken? I apologize, a couple of days ago I developed a sore throat due to a cold and took some over-the-counter cold medication, but my condition only slightly improved. Last night, while blowing my nose, I noticed that my right ear wasn&#x...

Endolymphatic hydrops Hello Doctor: Last Friday, I went to the hospital due to severe dizziness accompanied by hearing loss. During my follow-up appointment this week, the doctor mentioned that my hearing has improved somewhat and diagnosed me with either inner ear edema or vesti...

Tinnitus that occurs only in the morning? Hello, Doctor. Recently, for the past month, I have occasionally experienced tinnitus in my right ear when waking up in the morning or at night. It's very faint, resembling a buzzing sound from an electrical device, and it generally ...

Tinnitus that sounds like the beating of a metal plate? Recently, when I lie down to sleep, I can faintly hear a sound in my right ear that resembles a rhythmic ticking or the sound of water dripping onto an awning. It's not the heartbeat sound that occurs when my ear is pre...

Concussion, hearing impairment, nerve damage? Six months ago, I was riding my motorcycle when a car ran a red light and collided with me, causing me to be thrown upwards and hit the car's hood. I rolled several dozen meters and experienced a concussion, tinnitus, headache, d...

Eustachian tube issues (blockage and echo sensation) Hello Doctor, I started experiencing a feeling of fullness in my right ear about the beginning of last month, along with echoing while speaking and hearing sounds. My left ear feels similarly blocked but without echo. Both ears...

Noise-induced hearing loss Hello Dr. Cheng, on December 4th, while talking on the phone with my left ear, my face accidentally activated the speakerphone at maximum volume, resulting in noise-induced damage. After some time (and taking oral steroids), the feeling of ear fullness ...

Inner ear imbalance and vestibular neuritis issues? Hello Doctor: Since October, I have been experiencing dizziness, mild nausea, and occasional vomiting. I consulted an otolaryngologist who diagnosed me with inner ear imbalance and advised me to avoid quick head movements. Throu...

Dizziness consultation Hello Doctor, 1. I have been troubled by a feeling of dizziness (lightheadedness) for over ten years. Recently, after undergoing all the ENT examinations at National Taiwan University Hospital, the doctor diagnosed me with vestibular migraine. I feel grogg...

Snoring, susceptibility to choking, tonsillitis? Hello, doctor. I have had a snoring problem for a long time and underwent a sleep study, which showed no signs of sleep apnea. After having a septoplasty, there was still no improvement, and sometimes I feel like I can't clear...

Dizziness while walking? Hello Doctor, recently when I walk outside, I often feel dizzy, with a heavy head and light feet, unsteady gait, tingling in my forehead, and numbness in my palms. I also experience chest tightness, palpitations, and a constant feeling of bloating in my s...

I have been experiencing tinnitus for over ten years? Hello, I had an episode of acute otitis media in elementary school, and I first visited a clinic for treatment. Later, I was referred to the ENT department at a hospital, where they confirmed that the otitis media had resolved...

Unilateral tinnitus? I have been experiencing a thumping sound in my right ear, similar to drumming, at irregular intervals. This usually occurs when I wear headphones, answer phone calls, or suddenly hear loud noises, but it doesn't happen every time (sometimes it also occu...

Unilateral ear tinnitus? I have been experiencing a drumming sound in my right ear intermittently. This usually occurs when I wear headphones, answer phone calls, or suddenly hear loud noises, although it doesn't happen every time (sometimes it also occurs when the fan is bl...